Robert
Irvine,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, October 04, 2011
All of these people assured me this was not a scam but I fell for it anyway
- And just how did that conversation go?
You - Are you a scam?
Them - Of course not
You - Okay where do I send the money.
Here is something that I hope will help you in the future. A person running a scam is not going to tell you they are a scam, even if you ask. But if you have to ask if it is a scam...it probably is. Also, anytime you hear Western Union you need to also instantly think scam, regardless of what the person is telling you.
By the way the Federal Reserve doesn't go around calling people to give them grants.
coast
USA#3Consumer Comment
Tue, October 04, 2011
The Federal Reserve provides financial assistance to financial institutions not private individuals.
"I didn't understand why they kept asking for more"
Because once they had a fish on the line they didn't want to let him get away. It's their intent to bleed you until you run out of money or finally realize it's a scam.
"All of these people assured me this was not a scam"
Scammers tend to make that claim.
Edgeman
Chico,#4General Comment
Tue, October 04, 2011
I am sorry to say that you were taken by professional scammers and the Federal Reserve had nothing to do with this. The best you can do is notify the Secret Service and your local police but the money is long gone. Best of luck to you.